Alexander

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Alexander was most popular in 1993, when 20,708 American babies were given the name — ranking #29 that year. In 2025 it ranked #43, with 7,244 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 740,668 people named Alexander.

Alexander over time

Births per year. The dot marks Alexander’s peak in 1993. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Greek · "defender of men"

Names that peaked alongside Alexander

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org